Marcus Tullius Cicero's speech describing the activities of Gaius Verres while governor of Sicily highlights what aspect of the Roman Republic?
A) the fair treatment of all subjects
B) the denial of Latin Right to foreigners
C) the extension of citizenship to socii
D) the unchecked power of governors
D
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The incursions of the Scandinavian Vikings into other parts of Europe
A. were the most threatening of the thirteenth century invaders to the peace of Europe. B. were successful because their ships had a shallow draft, allowing them to sail far inland. C. had little impact on the history of England and France. D. were defeated at the Battle of Lechfeld. E. led to Scandinavian control of Greece.
In the cases of Dartmouth College v. Woodward, McCulloch v. Maryland, and Gibbons v. Ogden, the Supreme
Court a. strengthened the power of the federal government at the expense of the states. b. rejected a laissez-faire position with regard to business. c. declared federal legislation unconstitutional. d. affirmed that the public good outweighs the needs of private business.
In 1973, Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned because
A. evidence surfaced that he had accepted bribes. B. of his refusal to testify against Richard Nixon. C. of his involvement in the Watergate cover-up. D. of his involvement in the Watergate break-in. E. None of these answers is correct.
In the 1980s, record national budget deficits resulted from
A. increased military spending. B. All these answers are correct. C. increased health care costs. D. large tax cuts. E. increased entitlement spending on programs such as Social Security.